Wonder Woman, #290 Direct

Published: April 1982

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Wonder Woman #290

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Issue Contents:
Capt. Wonder and the Silver Swan!
1 page superhero
Characters
  • Wonder Woman
  • Silver Swan
  • Captain Wonder
  • The Huntress [Helena Wayne] (inset)
Credits
Panic Over Pennsylvania Avenue!
Story 1 17 pages superhero
Storyline

To retain their idealized forms forever, Captain Wonder and Silver Swan must kill Wonder Woman by sending her invisible jet on a crash course with the White House.

Characters
  • Wonder Woman
  • Steve Trevor
  • Silver Swan [Helen Alexandros] (villain)
  • Dr. Psycho [Captain Wonder] (villain)
  • Mars (villain)
  • President Ronald Reagan (cameo)
  • Nancy Reagan (cameo)
  • Agent Tomkins (Secret Serviceman)
Story Notes

President and Nancy Reagan make a cameo. Steve Trevor's alternate universe origin from Wonder Woman (DC, 1942 series) #260 is retold; his recent illness is described as an unconscious struggle to return to that home universe. His desire to ultimately remain with Wonder Woman cures the condition.

Death Atop Its High Tower Calls!
Story 2 8 pages superhero
Storyline

As they battle in his private castle, Crimelord taunts the Huntress with the impending death of her dear old friend.

Characters
  • Huntress [Helena Wayne]
  • Crimelord (villain, death)
  • Charles
  • Francie
  • Arthur Cranston
Story 3 1 page
Credits
Story Notes

Letters from Wallace Lee Hopkins; Fred Grandinetti; Neil Ahlquist; Starla Ryan.